Object Description
This is a fine quality pair of Chippendale style chairs, constructed from solid mahogany in the late Victorian period, by the cabinetmakers “Gill & Reigate of London”, circa 1900, in excellent original condition.
Summary:
• Item: Pair of Chippendale style chairs
• Circa: 1900
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• Cabinetmakers: Gill & Reigate of London
• In the style of the Chippendale period (c. 1755 – 1780)
• Shaped top rail
• Exquisitely pierced fretwork back splat
• Moulded drop-in seat frame
• Newly upholstered seats
• Structured cream silk brocade upholstery
• Cream, pale gold structure, with duck egg blue spot structure
• Moulded & chamfered block front legs
• Rear sabre legs
• Original polish & patination
• Solid in joint
• Excellent quality
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality pair of Chippendale style chairs, constructed from solid mahogany in the late Victorian period, by the cabinetmakers “Gill & Reigate of London”, circa 1900, in excellent original condition. Gill & Reigate of London were furniture decorators to King George V of England. The chairs are constructed of solid mahogany and feature a shaped top rail, with a finely executed pierced central fretwork back splat, flanked by vertical moulded rails, decorated with carved blind-fretwork floral detail. Incorporating a drop-in seat design, the seat frames are finely moulded. The seats have been newly upholstered in top quality structured cream silk brocade upholstery, featuring a cream background, with a pale gold structure and duck egg blue spot. The seats have been finished with tradition hessian backing to the undersides. Therefore, the seats are in excellent and clean condition, with no marks. The seats are well padded and firm but comfortable at the same time – you do not sink into the seat. The chairs stand on finely moulded and chamfered block front legs, with sabre legs to the rear. Chairs with chamfered legs denote quality. This is a true set of chairs; they have not been matched together from other sets of chairs.
The chairs boast a rich, dark mahogany colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning they have received.
This pair of mahogany Chippendale side chairs would look superb in a variety of rooms from the dining room, office or library. They would certainly grace any home and are a great investment as they are extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely set of furniture.
Provenance:
Gill & Reigate – London antique dealers, furniture retailers and makers (fl.1899-1958). The firm was founded in 1899. By 1901 it was trading at 85 Oxford Street and described as ‘Dealers in Antique & Modern Furniture, Artistic Decorators and Upholsterers’. The firm were decorators to King George V. Addresses used by the firm up until their demise about 1958 were 25-26 George Street, Hanover Square; 73-85 Oxford Street & 7 Soho Square; Dean Street and Arlington Street; 31 East 57th Street, New York. Their showrooms were furnished in various periods and after 1900 advertised furniture in the Empire and Regency styles. Queen Mary was said to be a customer. They exhibited and advertised widely in publications such as Country Life and the Burlington Magazine. The firm designed and furnished the Royal Apartments at the Wembley Stadium for the Empire Exhibition in 1924-25. Later had showrooms in New Oxford Street, at which time F. W. Everard was a director.
Source: https://bifmo.furniturehistorysociety.org/entry/gill-reigate-1899-1958
Dimensions:
Height = 93cm / 36⅝” / 3ft 0⅝”
Width = 48.5cm / 19⅛” / 1ft 7⅛”
Depth = 50cm / 19¾” / 1ft 7¾”
Seat Height (Centre) = 50.5cm / 19⅞”/ 1ft 7⅞”
Seat Width = 46.5cm / 18¼”/ 1ft 6¼”
Seat Depth = 37cm / 14½”/ 1ft 2½”
Back Height = 48.5cm / 19⅛”/ 1ft 7⅛”
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality pair of Chippendale style chairs, constructed from solid mahogany in the late Victorian period, by the cabinetmakers “Gill & Reigate of London”, circa 1900, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the frames, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair joints have been cleaned and glued in our workshop; therefore, the chairs are now solid in joint. The chairs have been French polished by hand to a professional standard; therefore, the colour and patination is of an excellent standard. As the chairs retain the patination, the frames boast a lovely original colour. This is a true pair of chairs (they have not been matched together). The seats have been newly upholstered in top quality structured cream silk brocade upholstery, in a cream, pale gold structure, with duck egg blue spot. Therefore, the seats are in excellent and clean condition, with no marks. The seats are well padded and firm but comfortable at the same time – you do not sink into the seat. They are solid in joint (not loose or wobbly) and are ready to use.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
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Customers outside the UK should call:
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Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically colonial four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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